THE BASICS

• Final score: William Peace 93, Methodist University 79
• Records: William Peace (1-6) (1-0), Methodist University (3-4) (0-1)
• Location: Raleigh, NC

HOW IT HAPPENED

• In the first half, the Pacers got off to a hot start as Trey Bryant, Camden Ferguson and John Burwell would give WPU a (10-0) advantage. Camden Ferguson would draw a foul and go 3 for 3 from the line as the Pacers led (17-10). Methodist would bring the game within one (17-16) but a layup by Donolly Tyrell Jr. would bring the score up to (19-16). 
• The Monarchs would take a brief (20-19) lead after some made free throws, but a 3-pointer by Tyson Sellers and a layup by Beau Bryant would give WPU a (24-22) advantage. A few shots from the foul line by Mikal Gaylord would allow the Pacers to lead (36-34). The Monarchs would make a big push near the end of the half and would lead (45-40) heading into halftime.
• In the second half, Trey Bryant would bring the Pacers within 3 as they trailed (51-48) with a few shots from the foul line. A shot from behind the arch by Camden Ferguson would tie it up (51-51). Beau Bryant would tally four consecutive free throws to give WPU a (57-53) advantage. Ti'Quan Whitmore's 3-pointer would give the Pacers a (62-53) lead.
• A shot from behind the arch by Mikal Gaylord increased the Pacer lead to (65-53). They continued to control the game, leading (73-59) on a layup by Beau Bryant. Trey Bryant would give the Pacers a (80-67) advantage with a 3-pointer. The Pacers dominated for the rest of the game, taking advantage of several free throws to win the game (93-79).

PACER TOP PERFORMERS

• Trey Bryant recorded a double-double as he tallied 20 points and 14 rebounds.
• John Burwell also recorded a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds.

FOR THE FOES

• Kaymon Mitchell had a double-double with 24 points and 14 rebounds.
• Danye Durden was 6 for 6 from the foul line as he tallied 12 points.

STATS OF THE GAME

• The Pacers were 41.3% from the field in comparison to Methodist's 38.2%.
• WPU went 83.8% from the free throw line.

NEXT GAME
The Pacers will host Piedmont College for another USA South Conference match-up on December 17th. Tip-off is scheduled for 2PM in the Hermann Athletic Center. 

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